Changes In Business Visa Requirements In Peru

Peruvian Immigration Law requires that foreign nationals who intend to enter Peru to perform business activities are required to apply for a business visa. This classification allows foreign nationals to sign contracts or conduct transactions in Peru, but does not authorize them to perform remunerated activities or receive a salary from Peru (except for (i) directors of companies domiciled in Peru, or (ii) speakers or international consultants under contracts that do not exceed 30 calendar days (continued or accumulated) in a 12 month period).

For years, foreign nationals were required to apply for business visas at the Peruvian Consulate with jurisdiction over their residence. However, there have been changes to this requirement in recent years: